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October 3, 2017
BETHLEHEM AREA VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL SCHOOL JOINT COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
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The Regular Meeting of the Bethlehem Area Vocational-Technical School Joint Committee was held on the evening of the above date, beginning at 7:00p.m. at the Bethlehem Area Vocational-Technical School, 3300 Chester Avenue, Bethlehem, PA, for general purposes.
Members Present: Directors Faccinetto, Neiman, Sinkler, Longacre, Gogel, Eichfeld, Dowling- seven; Absent: Director Ortiz, Thomasik- two.
Others Present: Mr. Adam Lazarchak, Executive Director ofBAVTS; Mr. Donald F. Spry, II, Solicitor, Mrs. Susan Fahrenkopf, Secretary/ Treasurer; Mrs. Debra Miller, Business Administrator; and interested staff members.
The agenda was approved on the motion of Directors Faccinetto and Dowling and unanimous voice vote.
An Executive Session was held before the regular meeting regarding personnel matters.
The following minutes were approved on motion of Directors Faccinetto and Sinkler and unanimous voice vote:
Regular Meeting September 5, 2017
The Report of the Secretary/Treasurer for the period ending August 31, 2017, was approved on motion of Directors Faccinetto and Neiman and unanimous voice vote.
There were no visitors present and no public input.
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PAYMENT OF BILLS
RECOMMENDATION:
a.) GENERAL BUDGET
That the bills through October 3, 2017 for the General Budget as tabulated on the following pages and certified as to correctness and receipt of materials or services, be paid.
MOTION BY: SECOND BY: ROLLCALL
Director Faccinetto Director Sinkler Motion carried by the following roll call vote: Aye: Directors Neiman, Sinkler, Longacre, Dowling, Eichfeld, Gogel, Faccinetto- seven; Nay: none.
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To the Members of the Bethlehem Area Vocational-Technical School Joint Committee
The administration respectfully submits the following information and recommendations:
I. STAFFING
RECOMMENDATION:
That the following individual be granted a Family Medical Leave:
Employee #0353:
MOTION BY: SECOND BY: ROLLCALL
Beginning 9/18/!7 up to a maximum of 12 weeks, contingent upon receipt of the required documentation
Director Dowling Director Sinkler Motion carried by the following roll call vote: Aye: Directors Sinkler, Longacre, Dowling, Eichfeld, Gogel, Faccinetto, Neiman- seven; Nay: none.
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2. 2017-2018 SUBSTITUTES
RECOMMENDATION:
That the following individuals be approved as substitutes for the 2017-2018 school term, subject to the call of the Executive Director of Bethlehem Area VocationalTechnical School, or his/her designee, as needed, at the rates approved by the Joint Committee, pending receipt of all required paperwork.
MOTION BY: SECOND BY: ROLLCALL
Kathleen DiPaolo
Director Dowling Director Sinkler Motion carried by the following roll call vote: Aye: Directors Sinkler, Longacre, Dowling, Eichfeld, Gogel, Faccinetto, Neiman- seven; Nay: none.
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3. TUITION-PAID STUDENTS
INFORMATION:
The following is a list of tuition-paid students for the 2017-2018 school term who are currently attending Bethlehem Area Vocational-Technical School.
STUDENTID# Grade PROGRAM/SHOP TUITION PAID BY 000340889 11 Baking Nazareth Area School District 000340691 11 Fashion Nazareth Area School District 000340883 12 Fashion Bangor Area School District 000340885 12 Athletic Health & Fitness Bangor Area School District 000330146 12 Video & Media Arts Nazareth Area School District 000350634 12 Fashion Bangor Area School District
RECOMMENDATION:
That the students listed above be emolled at BAVTS for the 2017-2018 school term.
MOTION BY: SECOND BY: ROLLCALL
Director Dowling Director Sinkler Motion carried by the following roll call vote: Aye: Directors Sinkler, Longacre, Dowling, Eichfeld, Gogel, Faccinetto, Neiman- seven; Nay: none.
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4. CLOSE OF FISCAL YEAR 2016-2017
INFORMATION:
The audit of the fiscal year ended June 30, 2017 is complete. The revenues in excess of expenditures for the general fund have been calculated at a net of $422,860.57. We are recommending the excess funds be transferred to the Capital Reserve Fund for future building expansions and renovations.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Joint Committee approve the transfer of excess funds, in the amount of $422,860.57 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2017 to the Capital Reserve Fund.
MOTION BY: SECOND BY: ROLLCALL
Director Dowling Director Sinkler Motion carried by the following roll call vote: Aye: Directors Sinkler, Longacre, Dowling, Eichfeld, Gogel, Faccinetto, Neiman- seven; Nay: none.
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5. SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM PURCHASING COOPERATIVE
INFORMATION:
School Districts and Vocational-Technical Schools in Northampton County, Lehigh County and surrounding areas have developed a cooperative for the procurement of school lunch program food and supplies. The cooperative serves to efficiently and economically fulfill both the school's procurement needs and the requirements of federally funded program. Le-N or-co utilizes a company, K12 Services, Inc., to manage the bidding process. The expenses associated with Le-N or-Co are shared equally among the participating schools. BAVTS has the opportunity to join Le-N or-Co for the 2017-2018 school year and utilize K12 Services, Inc. starting with the 2018-2019 procurement cycle.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Joint Committee approve BAVTS' participation in Le-N or-Co Purchasing Cooperative and authorize the signing of agreement with Le-N or-Co.
It is further recommended that the Joint Committee approve the K12 Services, Inc. agreement, subject to solicitor review, and authorize administration to execute.
MOTION BY: SECOND BY: ROLLCALL
Director Dowling Director Sinkler Motion carried by the following roll call vote: Aye: Directors Sinkler, Longacre, Dowling, Eichfeld, Gogel, Faccinetto, Neiman- seven; Nay: none.
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6. CONFERENCE REQUESTS
RECOMMENDATION:
That Me1odie Bloszinsky and Jenifer Stilgenbauer, Health Careers Instructors and HOSA Advisors, be granted permission to attend the PENN HOSA's Future Health Professionals Workshop in Lancaster, PA from October 5-6, 2017. The approximate cost for both to attend is $578.46.
That the following instructors be granted permission to participate in a Program of Study Committee through the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE). There is no cost to the school for the participants to attend. All expenses will be paid for or reimbursed directly by PDE.
Emily Hough, Web Design and Development Instructor Michael Lemke, Automotive Technology Instructor Jenifer Stilgenbauer, Health Careers Instructor Kevin Strawn, Electrical Construction Instructor
Any conference requests listed above are in the budget.
MOTION BY: SECOND BY: ROLLCALL
Director Dowling Director Sinkler Motion carried by the following roll call vote: Aye: Directors Sinkler, Longacre, Dowling, Eichfeld, Gogel, Faccinetto, Neiman- seven; Nay: none.
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7. LOCAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS
RECOMMENDATION:
That the individuals on the attached list be approved to serve on the Local Advisory Committee ofBethlehem Area Vocational-Technical School.
MOTION BY: SECOND BY: ROLLCALL
Director Dowling Director Sinkler Motion carried by the following roll call vote: Aye: Directors Sinkler, Longacre, Dowling, Eichfeld, Gogel, Faccinetto, Neiman- seven; Nay: none.
LOCAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS 2017-2018
Mr. Christopher Gaylo Director, Advanced Technology Center Northampton Community College 3835 Green Pond Road Bethlehem, PA 18020 610-332-6260 [email protected]
Mr. Luke Cunningham, Jr. President West Side Hammer Electric 1325 Clay Street Bethlehem, PA 18018 610-868-3535 610-868-7357 Fax [email protected]
Ms. Adrianne Jones Administrative Director Career Institute of Technology 5335 Kesslersville Road Easton, P A 18040 610-258-2857 610-258-0805 Fax [email protected]
Mr. Rusty Sillivan President Chiles & Sillivan PO Box287 Whitehall, PA 18052 610-435-1513 610-435-5872 Fax [email protected]
Mr. Michael Galler Supervisor of Curriculum Bethlehem A VTS 3300 Chester Avenue Bethlehem, PA 18020 610-866-8013, Ext. 380 610-974-8020 Fax [email protected]
Mr. Adam Lazarchak Executive Director Bethlehem A VTS 3300 Chester Avenue Bethlehem, P A 18020 610-866-8013, Ext. 103 610-997-8026 Fax [email protected]
Ms. Gail A. Evans, CFRE Associate Vice President, Development St. Luke's University Health Network 80 I Ostrum Street Bethlehem, PA 18015 610-954-2640 (W) 610-954-4137 Fax 484-553-5018 (C) [email protected]
Ms. Katherine 0. Riess Marketing Director King, Spry, Herman, Freund & Paul LLC One West Broad Street, Suite 700 Bethlehem, PA 18018 610-332-0390 Ext. 257 610-332-0314 Fax [email protected]
Mr. Thomas Nolan Township of Bethlehem Board of Commissioners 4225 Easton Avenue Bethlehem, P A 18020 610-866-6461 tnolanl71 [email protected]
Ms. Katie Walter Executive Director Skills USA Council 555 Union Boulevard Allentown, PA 18109 610-841-1190 610-841-1197 Fax [email protected]
Joint Committee Approved 10/3117
LOCAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS 2017-2018
Mr. Jack Pfunder Executive Director/CEO Manufacturers Resource Center 125 Goodman Drive Bethlehem, P A 18015 610-758-5596 610-758-4716 Fax [email protected]
Mr. David M. Lobach, Jr. Chairman & CEO Embassy Bank P.O. Box20405 Lehigh Valley, PA 18002 61 0-882-880 I 610-691-2341 Fax [email protected]
Mr. Don Cunningham President & CEO Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corp. 2158 Avenue C, Suite 200 Bethlehem, PA 18017 610-266-7565 [email protected]
Mr. Kerry A. Wrobel President Lehigh Valley Industrial Park, Inc. 1720 Spillman Drive, Suite !50 Bethlehem, PA 18015-2164 610-866-4600 800-360-5847 610-867-9154 Fax [email protected]
Mr. Joseph Kovalchik * Superintendent Northampton Area School District 2014 Laubauch Avenue Northampton, PA 18067 610-262-7811, ext. 20202 [email protected]
Mr. William Trembler, LUTCF Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc. One East Broad Street, Suite 440 Bethlehem, PA 18018 610-691-6800 610-691-8735 Fax [email protected]
Mr. Mike Walbert Director, Strategic Communications Stiegler, Wells, Brunswick & Roth 3 865 Adler Place Bethlehem, PA 180 17 610-866-0611 (Office) 602-615-7181 (Cell) [email protected]
Ms. Joane Hockenbury, PHR, SHRM-CP Associate Vice President, Human Resources Just Born Quality Confections 1300 Stefko Boulevard Bethlehem, PA 180 17 484-895-4058 [email protected]
Mr. Chad Rockovits District Manager Metz Culinary Management 3395 Murphy Road Walnutport, PA 18088 856-237-4138 [email protected]
* BA VTS Superintendent of Record (this position is rotated each school year among the three sending school districts)
Joint Connnittee Approved I 0/3/17
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8. OCCUPATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Joint Committee approve the following new members on the Occupational Advisory Committee (OAC) for the programs listed:
First name Last name Job Title Company Shop Jane ida Atwood Cody Bell Jennifer Bell Ally Berndt Findon Carol William Colanduoni Riley Martin Genna Wetzel
MOTION BY: SECOND BY: ROLLCALL
Former BA VTS Student BA VTS Student Special Ed Teacher Esthetician Sr. District Leader Sales Manager BA VTS Student NCC Student/ Former BA VTS Student
Director Dowling Director Sinkler
Culinary Arts Commercial Art
CIU20 Graphic Communications Massage Envy Cosmetology Regis Corp. Cosmetology Easton Block Masonry
Commercial Arts Graphic Communications
Motion carried by the following roll call vote: Aye: Directors Sinkler, Longacre, Dowling, Eichfeld, Gogel, Faccinetto, Neiman- seven; Nay: none.
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9. CONTINUING EDUCATION
a.) ENRICHMENT CLASSES
RECOMMENDATION:
The Continuing Education Department is planning to offer short, non-career related enrichment classes. It is requested that the Joint Committee approve these classes, which will be offered throughout the year, provided each class meets the minimum enrollment necessary to be profitable. The salary for instructors of these classes will range from $23 to $25 per hour, depending on the skill set and experience of each instructor.
b.) INSTRUCTORS
RECOMMENDATION:
That the following individuals be approved as Continuing Education Instructors for the 2017-2018 school year, at the hourly rate listed:
Instructor Name Hourly Rate Course Kathleen DiPaolo $23.00 Chocolate Dipping Jeffrey Cantrel Patricia Karp Robert Kulick Karen Mustonen
MOTION BY: SECOND BY: ROLLCALL
$25.00 $24.00 $25.00 $25.00
Director Dowling Director Sinkler
Various Automotive Courses SewEasy Purse Cultured Stone Holiday Cookies
Motion carried by the following roll call vote: Aye: Directors Sinkler, Longacre, Dowling, Eichfeld, Gogel, Faccinetto, Neiman- seven; Nay: none.
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J. (!.) WORK PROJECT REPORT
INFORMATION:
The project control report is a list of work that the students complete as an educational experience within their respective shop area. The priority listing for acceptance/rejection of these work orders is as follows:
Projects for Bethlehem A VTS ......................................................................... 1 Projects for participating school districts ......................................................... 2 Projects for non-profit organizations ............................................................... 3 Projects for persons who are not employees of BA VTS or sending districts .. 4 Projects for BA VTS and attendance area employees and board members ...... 5 Void .................................................................................................................. 6 Pending Approval ............................................................................................ 7
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J. (2.) CONDITION OF THE BUDGET
INFORMATION:
Presented for your information is the statement of the Condition of the Budget ending August 31, 2017.
Respectfully submitted,
JAS'./~ AdamS. Lazarchak Executive Director
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J.(2.) HOUSE PROJECT REPORT
Mr. Lazarchak informed the Joint Committee members present that Administration has met with representatives from VanCleef Engineering on two occasions; these meetings were also attended by Directors Faccinetto and Longacre. A presentation was originally scheduled for this evening; however, not all of the information needed to make an informed decision is available. Although there are more issues to be considered, it was discovered there is a possibility that the swales can be taken out and replaced by underground water retention systems; however the cost of this has yet to be determined. Additionally, the value of the property has not yet been established.
At the request of Director Longacre, it was reported that water and sewage hookups are being scheduled so students can begin plumbing and HVAC work. Additionally, the framing for the foundation for the garage and addition is expected to begin shortly.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS As previously discussed, Mr. Lazarchak is scheduled to present at the Integrated Learning Conference from November 8-10, and would be unable to attend the November Joint Committee which is scheduled for Wednesday, November 8. Therefore, on a motion by Director Neiman, seconded by Director Faccinetto and unanimous voice vote, it was decided to reschedule the November Joint Committee meeting to Tuesday, November 7, 2017.
NEW & MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS Mr. Lazarchak informed the Joint Committee member present that the Navigator 5k event to benefit HOSA was held on Saturday, September 30, with Director Neiman being the overall winner among approximately 60 participants.
Mr. Michael Galler, BA VTS Supervisor of Curriculum, reported on the baking and culinary students' participation in the Taste and Tunes event, which is an annual fundraising event sponsored by the Bethlehem Rotary. He also informed the Committee members present that the annual car show held in September raised approximately $5,000 for Skills USA. An invitation was extended to the Joint Committee to attend the following upcoming events:
National Technical Honor Society Induction on Thursday, October 19 at 6:00p.m. BAVTS Open House on Wednesday, October 25, from 6:30p.m. to 8:30p.m.
The meeting adjourned at 7:24p.m. on motion of Directors Dowling and Faccinetto and unanimous voice vote.
Attest,
Susan M. Fahrenkopf Joint Committee Secretary